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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.56, 518.40 and 337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.56, 518.40 and 337.68 is: 464.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.56 : 518.40 = 337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.56/518.40 = 337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.56x = 518.40 × 337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.56x = 175,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,053.31/376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.87

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